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Rates Move Back Up With Oil Prices

Jul 7, 2026 · 06:53 PM Matthew Graham Mortgage News Daily

It's been a while since oil prices were the focal point of the interest rate conversation, but that recently familiar dynamic is once again playing out. The…

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Mortgage rates rise past 6.75% as inflation uncertainty persists

Jul 7, 2026 · 06:43 PM Neil Pierson HousingWire

Mortgage rates took a brief U-turn last week, but they resumed their upward path again this week as hawkish statements from the Federal Reserve over…

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Realtors slam focus on trademark policing: ‘Is this really the next hill NAR is going to stand on?’

Jul 7, 2026 · 06:33 PM Brooklee Han HousingWire

When the National Association of Realtors (NAR) asked its members to help the trade group identify misuses of its trademarks during the association’s…

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AI use widespread in real estate, but most professionals say it falls short

Jul 7, 2026 · 06:19 PM Jonathan Delozier, HousingWire Automation HousingWire

Artificial intelligence (AI) has become nearly ubiquitous across the real estate industry, yet most professionals say the technology has not meaningfully…

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One Raven launches local-first smart home array for homebuilders

Jul 7, 2026 · 06:03 PM HousingWire Automation HousingWire

One Raven has launched a new smart home operating system designed to keep most home automation functions local to the property rather than dependent on…

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Survey: nearly nine in 10 voters support the ‘ROAD Act’ in limbo

Jul 7, 2026 · 04:58 PM Tyler Williams HousingWire

As the fate of the 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act hangs in the balance, a new poll found that roughly nine in ten voters support the main provisions of…

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Finance of America expands HomeSafe Second reverse mortgage to four new markets

Jul 7, 2026 · 04:40 PM Sarah Wolak HousingWire

Finance of America (FOA) said Tuesday that it has expanded its HomeSafe Second reverse mortgage product into Louisiana, Missouri, Rhode Island and…

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Rate hires Ryan Randle to expand Denver presence

Jul 7, 2026 · 04:31 PM Sarah Wolak HousingWire

Rate announced on Tuesday that mortgage originator Ryan Randle has joined the company as it continues to expand its presence in the Denver market. Randle…

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Why aren’t mortgage rates lower?

Jul 7, 2026 · 04:24 PM Logan Mohtashami HousingWire

Why aren’t mortgage rates dropping as some people expected with oil prices lower? The 10-year yield this morning is trading at 4.51% and mortgage rates are…

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Atlantic Home Mortgage launches LendTrain refinance platform

Jul 7, 2026 · 04:21 PM Sarah Wolak HousingWire

Atlantic Home Mortgage announced Tuesday the launch of Lendtrain, a refinance -focused online platform that allows homeowners to compare estimated refinance…

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